General Information - Tier 1
The Middle Level Orchestra Festival is open to school age student orchestras composed exclusively of students in grades 6 through 9. MNSOTA is pleased to offer three sites for Tier 1. The deadline for all sites is December 4, 2010.
Dates & Locations:
February 15, 2010 - Hopkins Center for the Arts
February 22, 2010 - Monticello High School
February 24, 2010 - Virginia High School
February 25, 2010 - East Ridge High School (Woodbury, MN)
NEW MIDDLE LEVEL FESTIVAL WEBSITE! http://www.sowashco.k12.mn.us/orchestra/MNSOTA_MLFestival2011.asp
This website is a resource for orchestra directors whose groups are participating in the 2011 Middle Level Festival.
Festival Reminders for 2010-2011
• Four sites, instead of only three
• Monticello High School is the only site designated for orchestras with 9th grade students to perform for Tier 2 consideration; this enhances the experience for all, making it likely that all will hear groups similar to their own. (Orchestras that include 9th grade players can perform at any site if the orchestra is participating for Comments Only or Comments +Rating.)
• Additional $75 participation fee for groups who advance to Tier 2 because the Minnesota Orchestra has had to reduce its generous support of our event.
• Ticket charge of $10 for adult and $5 for students for the Tier 2 concert, with 4 complimentary tickets per participating school.
• Rating sheets will be held at the end of the day at each site and will be mailed to directors at the conclusion of all Tier I performances.
• Directors of groups who advance to Tier 2 will be contacted via e-mail or phone at the conclusion of all Tier I performances.
• All performers MUST perform from original music, not photocopies.
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Tier 2 Information - March 28, 2011 at Orchestra Hall, Minneapolis, MN
All orchestras that qualify will participate in Tier 2. In order to
qualify for Tier 2, orchestras must: apply for Tier 2 consideration;
satisfy the grade requirements; and receive an overall "Superior with
Distinction" rating from both judges at Tier 1.
The orchestras selected for the Tier 2 honor will:
•spend March 28, 2011 at Orchestra Hall
•work with members of the Minnesota Orchestra
•perform selections from Tier 1 in a concert
•receive an ensemble trophy
•make memories that will inspire their musical growth for years to come
•be able to purchase professional photographs and CDs through their director
If
you have questions, contact the Festival Coordinator Tier I - Allison
Johnson at 651-442-5459 or ajohnson1@sowashco.k12.mn.us or Tier II -
Deb Sittko at 651-224-1909 or dsittko@gmail.com.
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